Splashtop OS, previously only available via OEM machines, today released its operating system to the general public. "Splashtop Inc, the worldwide leader in instant-access computing, today announced the immediate availability of Splashtop OS , a lightweight, web-centric operating system optimized for notebooks and netbooks. First introduced as a beta last November, Splashtop OS is a browser-based 'companion OS' that co-exists with the Windows operating system."

Okay so the Splashtop compatibility list is pretty specific: HP laptops and netbooks, and just a few models.

Web site reads: "UPDATE: A new Splashtop OS has just been released to allow installation on a much broader range of devices and platforms. If your device is not one of the currently supported platforms listed above, you can still install and try Splashtop OS – you will be given a pre-boot menu (...)"

Pardon me if this comes across as rude, but what exactly is your point? I am fully aware that they encourage people to try out new platforms, which I did. My reason for mentioning the compatibility list was to provide a reference for my surprise at it not working on the HP desktop unit I tested it on, given that desktop's similar specs and hardware components to some of the supported laptops, not to mention branding.